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Guide · From the Amalfi Coast
Capri boat tour from Praiano or Amalfi
From Praiano and Amalfi the boat to Capri runs the length of the Amalfi Coast first, past Positano and Li Galli. A Capri boat tour from Praiano or Amalfi is a full day at sea, and this guide shows which boats leave from where.
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Editorial team, capriprivateboattour.comUpdated October 18, 2026Read time: 7 min25 sources
What you need to know
- 01The boat we book
- A private day of 6 hours from Amalfi with pickup included, from $1,301.
- 02Its rating
- 4.88 from 84 reviews.
- 03From Praiano
- A shared day from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi takes 8 hours, from $172.
- 04Private from Praiano
- A full private day of 8 hours from Positano or Praiano, from $1,517.
- 05Booking terms
- Each boat here can be cancelled at no cost up to 24 hours out.
Praiano and Amalfi: the long way to Capri
Praiano sits on the Amalfi Coast between Positano and Amalfi, a quieter village of stairways, majolica shrines and small coves.1 Its viewpoints look toward Positano, the Li Galli islands and Punta Campanella, with Capri behind them on clear days.2 From there, the island is the faint shape on the horizon that the boat will reach after a long run along the coast.
A Capri boat tour from Praiano or Amalfi makes a longer day than one from Capri or Sorrento, and the coast on the way is half the reason to do it. The Amalfi Coast became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and takes in 16 municipalities in the province of Salerno.34 By boat you see the towns stacked above the water, one after another.
There is a practical reason too. In high season, public transport or sea connections are recommended for Praiano, as traffic and parking on the coast road can be challenging.5 A boat that picks you up on the shore and takes you straight to Capri sidesteps the bus queues and the narrow road entirely, which on a hot August day is worth a great deal.
The route
Amalfi to Capri on the private day
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Morning
Pickup on the coast
The listing includes pickup, with 11 locations to choose from.
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Heading west
Past Positano
The western end of the Amalfi Coast.6
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Offshore
The Sirenuses
The Li Galli islets, three islands in a marine reserve.7
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Near the point
Nerano
The last named stop before the crossing.
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Capri
Grottoes and stacks
Blue, Green and White Grottoes, Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni.
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Late afternoon
Back along the coast
A day of 6 hours in all.
The private day we book: Amalfi to Capri
The listing this page books is a private group day of 6 hours from Amalfi to Capri with drinks, and pickup is included. It starts from $1,301 and is rated 4.88 from 84 reviews; a driver speaks English and Italian, and if the captain judges the sea unsafe, the listing offers a new date or a full refund. It names 11 pickup locations, so check yours on the confirmation.
Its listed route runs past the Sirenuses and Nerano, then to the Blue Grotto, the Green Grotto, the Grotta Bianca, Marina Piccola, the Faraglioni and Marina Grande on Capri. The Sirenuses is a name also given to the Li Galli islets, three small islands in a marine reserve off Positano.7 Ruins of a Roman villa lie on Li Galli.8
The listing does not say whether its from-price covers the whole boat or each guest, so set your group size on the booking page and read the total before you pay. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead, and you can reserve now and pay later. Remember that the Blue Grotto depends on the tides and the weather on the day, whatever the boat.9
Compare
Boats to Capri from Amalfi and Praiano
| Listing | Type | Duration | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Amalfi, with drinks | Private | 6 hrs | from $1,301 | 4.88 |
| Amalfi Coast and Capri | Private | 7 hrs | from $1,439 | 5.00 |
| From Positano or Praiano | Private | 8 hrs | from $1,517 | 4.49 |
| Snorkeling and free time | Small group | 6 to 8 hrs | from $148 | 4.86 |
| From Positano, Praiano or Amalfi | Shared | 8 hrs | from $172 | 4.63 |
| Li Galli and Capri | Shared | 7 hrs | from $242 | 4.65 |
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Three boats
From Amalfi or Praiano to Capri
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Longest day
Small groupDecision helper
Amalfi or Praiano: which boat for you?
Match the boat to your base and your plans
The private day from Amalfi
Pickup included, 6 hours, rated 4.88.
The private day from Praiano
It leaves from Positano or Praiano and lasts 8 hours.
The snorkeling day
Limited to 12 participants, with drinks and free time.
The Li Galli and Capri day
A shared day of 7 hours from Amalfi.
A local cove instead
Santa Croce Beach near Amalfi can only be reached by sea.10
Praiano’s position offers spectacular views stretching towards Positano, the Li Galli islands and Punta Campanella, with Capri in the background on clear days.
A private boat tour from Amalfi to Capri, other options
If you want a private boat tour from Amalfi to Capri with a live guide, another listing combines the Amalfi Coast and Capri in 7 hours, rated 5.00 from 7 reviews, from $1,439. Its guide speaks English and Italian. With only a handful of reviews, read its inclusions closely before you choose it over the longer-established listing.
From Praiano itself, a full private day of 8 hours leaves from Positano or Praiano, with a live guide in Italian, English and Spanish, rated 4.49 from 8 reviews and starting from $1,517. Its stops include the Punta Campanella marine reserve, the Grotta Bianca, the Faraglioni, the Grotta Verde, the Blue Grotto, Marina Piccola and Li Galli.
For any private day, the questions are the same: where exactly the boat collects you, how many hours you are at sea, what drinks or snacks are on board, and what happens if the sea turns. Private listings on this coast often name several pickup points along the shore, which saves you a trip to Amalfi's harbor if you are staying elsewhere.
Map
Around Capri, and across the gulf
The island's boat stops from Marina Grande, then the towns on the mainland where the other boats start.
1Marina Grande2Blue Grotto3Punta Carena4Marina Piccola5Faraglioni6Arco Naturale7Grotta Bianca
8Naples9Sorrento10Punta Campanella11Capri12Positano13Praiano14Amalfi
- 1Marina Grande
The harbor where the booked private tour starts and ends; a cable car climbs from the port to the Piazzetta.11
In Google Maps ↗ - 2Blue Grotto
Its entrance is partly under the sea, and you go in lying down in a rowing boat.1213
In Google Maps ↗ - 3Punta Carena
The lighthouse on the island's southwest tip, a stop on many of the listings.
In Google Maps ↗ - 4Marina Piccola
A rocky beach on a turquoise sea below the Gardens of Augustus.14
In Google Maps ↗ - 5Faraglioni
Stella, the Faraglione di Mezzo with its arch, and the Faraglione di Fuori.15
In Google Maps ↗ - 6Arco Naturale
A photo stop on the booked listing, seen from the water.
In Google Maps ↗ - 7Grotta Bianca
One of the pale sea caves on the east side, a stop on the booked listing.
In Google Maps ↗ - 8Naples
The Gulf of Naples runs for over 200 kilometres from Monte di Procida to Punta Campanella.16
In Google Maps ↗ - 9Sorrento
A lift runs from the Villa Comunale down to Marina Piccola and the port.17
In Google Maps ↗ - 10Punta Campanella
The headland pointing straight at Capri, with a protected marine area.18
In Google Maps ↗ - 11Capri
An island with caves and sea stacks all round its coast.19
In Google Maps ↗ - 12Positano
The western end of the Amalfi Coast.6
In Google Maps ↗ - 13Praiano
Between Positano and Amalfi, with Capri in view on clear days.12
In Google Maps ↗ - 14Amalfi
A Maritime Republic from the 9th to the 11th century.20
In Google Maps ↗
Checklist
A day from the Amalfi Coast to Capri
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Before you book
- Which pickup point is nearest your hotel
- A day long enough for time at the island
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead
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On the day
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Swimwear and a towel
- Money for the grotto ticket, paid on the spot
Cost calculator
The shared days from Amalfi and Praiano, for your group
Choose a shared or small-group day and set your number.
People
Total from$296
per person from $148
Check availabilityfree cancellationA total here is the listing's lowest GetYourGuide price times your headcount, turned into your currency at the ECB rate of the day; what you actually pay appears when you book.
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AMALFI COAST - PRIVATE BOAT TO CAPRI (with a stop in Nerano)
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Shared and small-group boats from Amalfi and Praiano
The shared boats are the budget way to Capri from this side of the peninsula; for a Capri boat tour from Amalfi at a lower price, start here. A full day leaving from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi runs 8 hours, rated 4.63 from 616 reviews, from $172. A small-group trip with snorkeling, drinks and free time, limited to 12 participants, runs 6 to 8 hours and starts from $148.
That second trip is rated 4.86 from 420 reviews, with 4.9 for the guide. From Amalfi only, a full day to Li Galli and Capri runs 7 hours, rated 4.65 from 190 reviews, from $242. A group boat with swimming runs 7.5 hours, rated 4.84 from 115 reviews, from $231.
These days tend to include free time on Capri, and the boat ride in both directions takes up a good share of the day. That suits travelers who want to walk up to the Piazzetta and wander the lanes. If you would rather stay at sea and swim, a private listing lets you agree on that with the skipper.
Sights near Amalfi and Praiano worth a boat
Before or after Capri, the coast around these towns rewards a few hours on a small boat. Near La Gavitella in Praiano lies the Fontana dell'Altare, a small natural pool inside a sea cave, reached by boat.21 Near Amalfi, Santa Croce Beach can only be reached by sea.10 Both make a gentle outing on a day when the open crossing to Capri looks rough.
A little east of Praiano lies the Emerald Grotto at Conca dei Marini, discovered in 1932 by the fisherman Luigi Buonocore.22 A ceramic nativity scene was placed on its seabed in 1956 and is still there.23 Do not confuse it with the Green Grotto on Capri, which several of the Capri listings name as a stop; they are different caves on different coasts.
Amalfi itself was a Maritime Republic from the 9th to the 11th century, a town that lived from the sea.20 Coming home by boat in the late afternoon, with the cathedral and the town ahead of you, is a fine way to end the day.
Planning tips for an Amalfi Coast departure
Allow for the length of the day. From Praiano or Amalfi the boat spends a good part of its time on the crossing, so pick a listing long enough to leave time at Capri's caves and swim stops. The days on this page run 6 to 8 hours; anything much shorter leaves little time at the island.
Sunset is a bonus on the way back. La Gavitella and the village's viewpoints are among the best places in Praiano to enjoy the sunset, and from the water the light on the cliffs is just as good.24 If your boat returns late in the day, sit on the side facing the coast and keep your camera out.
Pack sun protection, swimwear, a towel if your listing does not include one and money for the Blue Grotto ticket. Check the forecast the evening before: the sea around Punta Campanella is rarely calm, where currents from the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno meet.25 Cancelling costs nothing until 24 hours out, which leaves room to move the day.
Who each boat suits
Couples who are celebrating, and families who want to swim without a schedule, get the most out of a private day from Amalfi or Praiano. The boat waits while you swim, the skipper can steer toward the calmer side of the island, and you never have to keep pace with strangers. The price is high, so compare the total for your whole group with the shared days before you decide.
Travelers who want to see Capri's town as well as its coast are better served by the shared days, which leave time ashore. Solo travelers and pairs on a budget save the most this way, and the small-group trip with snorkeling still keeps the numbers down to a boat's worth of people rather than a ferry's.
If you are unsure, look at your week rather than one day. A private boat from the Amalfi Coast fills a whole day and leaves you tired in the best way. Plan a slow morning in Praiano or a walk in Amalfi for the day after, and keep a spare day in reserve in case the sea makes the crossing uncomfortable.
Your own boat
The caves and the stacks, just for you.
Pick a date, set your group size and cancel at no cost up to 24 hours ahead.
You ask,we answer.
Is there a boat from Praiano to Capri?
Yes, shared and private. A shared day leaves from Positano, Praiano or Amalfi, and a private day from Positano or Praiano.
How long is the private day from Amalfi?
6 hours on the boat we book. Another private listing combining the Amalfi Coast and Capri takes 7 hours.
Is pickup included from Amalfi?
On the boat we book, yes. The listing includes pickup and names 11 pickup locations.
Does the boat pass Li Galli?
It passes the Sirenuses. The listing names the Sirenuses and Nerano on the way to Capri.
What is the cheapest boat from Amalfi?
A small-group or shared day. A small-group day with snorkeling starts from $148, and a shared full day from $172.
Is the Emerald Grotto on the way?
From Amalfi, yes; from Praiano, no. It is at Conca dei Marini, between Amalfi and Praiano, so a boat from Amalfi passes it heading west; the Green Grotto is a different cave on Capri.22
Can I cancel for free?
Up to 24 hours ahead. Each boat on this page lets you cancel without a fee until 24 hours beforehand.
Sources
Sources and evidence
- 1Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 2Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 3Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)The Amalfi Coast: a hypnotic view of the cobalt blue sea↩
- 4Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)The Amalfi Coast: a hypnotic view of the cobalt blue sea↩
- 5Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 6Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Positano↩
- 7Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Positano↩
- 8Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella bewitched by the sirens of Ulysses↩
- 9Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Grotta Azzurra, Anacapri↩
- 10Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Amalfi↩
- 11Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 12Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Grotta Azzurra, Anacapri↩
- 13Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)La Fontelina↩
- 14Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 15Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)La Fontelina↩
- 16Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Golfo di Napoli↩
- 17Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Sorrento↩
- 18Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella bewitched by the sirens of Ulysses↩
- 19Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Capri, island of dreams↩
- 20Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Amalfi↩
- 21Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 22Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Grotta dello Smeraldo↩
- 23Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Grotta dello Smeraldo↩
- 24Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Praiano↩
- 25Italia.it (ENIT, Ministry of Tourism)Punta Campanella bewitched by the sirens of Ulysses↩
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